Confessions of a used-program salesman: lessons learned

ABSTRACT

Software reuse is the second oldest programming profession. Ever since the first program logic board was wired, people have been looking for ways of saving time and money by building upon other's efforts and not “not re-inventing any wheels.” This article summarizes the lessons I have learned as used-program salesman. Using this analogy, I will examine efforts made to institutionalize software reuse.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.m Miscellaneous
          Subjects: Reusable software**

General Terms:
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